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# HSN Code 28046100: Silicon 99.99% Purity

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 28: Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/)
- [Sub-chapter 2804: Hydrogen, rare gases, & non-metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2804/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Silicon : Containing by weight not less than 99.99% of silicon | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28046100 ?

It includes Silicon 99.99% Purity

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Silicon 99.99% Purity?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### How much GST applies to Silicon 99.99% Purity?

Under HSN 28046100, Silicon 99.99% Purity attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Silicon 99.99% Purity is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Silicon 99.99% Purity; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Silicon 99.99% Purity?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Any common misclassification issue with Silicon 99.99% Purity?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Silicon 99.99% Purity?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28046100 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−99.68% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7499 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2804: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.01%

### Key metrics

- Peak growth year: +2,250.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2804: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28046100

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 2804 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2804 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.07% | 4.20 | 0.0001% | — | 0.21% | −4.16 | #9577 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +25.00% | 0.08% | 4.40 | 0.0001% | +4.76% | 0.27% | −4.35 | #9466 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −20.00% | 0.05% | 4.79 | 0.0002% | +8.86% | 0.24% | −4.75 | #9622 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +2,250.00% | 0.80% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −82.25% | 0.02% | +0.09 | #8038 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −39.36% | 0.39% | 5.15 | 0.0001% | +505.88% | 0.12% | −4.58 | #8576 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 68.02 | 0.0012% | +1,220.78% | 1.71% | −68.02 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.68% | 0.01% | −0.22 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -38.83%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28046100 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 28046100

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Silicon 99.99% Purity in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28046100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28046100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 2,250.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.22 Crore in HSN Code 28046100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.22 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.22 Crore — ranking #7499 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -38.83% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Silicon 99.99% Purity

India's imports under HSN Code 28046100 have grown at -38.83% CAGR, reaching ₹0.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2804

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28047020: Phosphorus (Red)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28047020/) | ₹38 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28042990: Other Rare Gases](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28042990/) | ₹20 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28049000: Selenium](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28049000/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28042100: Argon](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28042100/) | ₹15 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28042910: Helium](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28042910/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28044090: Oxygen (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28044090/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 28046900: Silicon (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28046900/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 28045020: Tellurium Element](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28045020/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 28043000: Nitrogen](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28043000/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 28048000: Arsenic](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28048000/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | HSN Code 28046100: Silicon 99.99% Purity (this hsn code) | Nil |